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Thursday, 9 February 2012
Page: 733

Strokes

(Question No. 749)


Mr Alexander asked the Minister for Health and Ageing, in writing, on 22 November 2011:

For 2010-11, can she provide the cost to the Government of each stroke in Australia, and the proportion of this cost that was paid by the (a) Commonwealth, and (b) each State and Territory.


Ms Plibersek: The answer to the honourable member's question asked of the former Minister for Health and Ageing is as follows:

The direct cost to Government for each stroke in Australia during 2010-11 is currently not available. However, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report: How we manage stroke in Australia 2006 contains an estimate of the financial impact of stroke in Australia, and explains the limitations and complexity in determining the cost of caring for patients with stroke. The Institute’s report is available at www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=6442467815